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Charlie the Caterpillar

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One of the academic publications called the message in this book "trite." That may be true if you are an educated adult, but this is a children's book.

How many of us can remember being ridiculed as children because we weren't the tallest, or the strongest, or the prettiest kid in class, or because Mom and Dad couldn't afford the latest designer sneakers, errr, athletic footwear, for us? This may be an old message, but it is obvious that it is a message kids still need to hear, more than just once. Frankly, I've known plenty of adults who still haven't learned this simple lesson.

"Charlie the Caterpillar" is a wonderful and warm story about the difference between shallow sycophants and true friends. The illustrations are definitely the highlight of the book; Charlie and Katie are downright huggable. Far from being cartoonish, the caterpillars have a real depth to them.

My only regret after reading this book is that no toymaker has seized the opportunity to license the caterpillar design for a plush cuddle toy. Small children would love it.

One of the joys of teaching preschool is storytime. This book happens to be not only my favorite book but the children's also. Charlie is such an easy character to relate to. It teaches the children what true friendship is all about. Not only do the children learn about friendship, they also learn about how caterpillars become butterflies. The parents enjoy the story also. They especially like the author and are delightfully surprised when I reveal who it is. I would recommend this book to parents and teachers. It would also make an excellent gift!

I checked this book out at our local library, but it will definitely be one we purchase to add to our collection. Yes, there is slang on a lot of pages, and there may be some errors as a reviewer mentioned between cocoons and a chrysalis. However, the book grabbed my son's attention, and he can tell me the important theme of the book. He is only 3, but he knows that it's important to choose your friends by who they are and not what they look like. I'm ok with a few "technical errors" if he will remember this lesson in life. An added bonus - he's loving his book time, and that is priceless.

"Charlie the Caterpillar" is a wonderful learning story for childern. Charlie, through encounters with other animals is made to feel inferior, and ugly because he is a caterpillar. After transforming into a beautiful butterfly and meeting another caterpillar he discovers that true friends don't judge you by your appearance.
The illustrations are bright and cheerful.

Charlie the Caterpillar is FABULOUS!! With darling illustrations, good story and a happy ending...you can't get better than this!

As a first grade teacher, I understand the importance of reading to children as often as possible. My class adored Charlie the Caterpillar and the simple explanation about its life cycle. Also, I believe it's a great tool to teach the value of real friendship. My students were mesmerized with the colorful illustrations and the fuzzy, adorable character. Charlie the Caterpillar is by far my favorite children's book in my own classroom library!

My family loves this book. The book teaches a
wonderful lesson of love, understanding and friendship.

My opinion about Charlie The Caterpillar is that I liked it a lot. For English class I had to read three childrens books, and write a review on each one. This book is by far my favorite book. I loved each part about it. I like the way the book was set up, and how it coordinated each other. The illustrations by Christopher Santoro, are really good, just like it was real. The book isnt as easy to start kids out to read but it is a fun, bed time story. In conclusion I really really like this book and in my opinion there should be more books just like this one.

Having a daughter, Katie, and a son, Charlie, you can imagine how wonderfully surprised we all were to read this book for the first time! I think it is one of the best childrens' books I've ever read...it's gentle...it has a great message...and the illustrations are fantastic...I have only one request....I want to send 2 books to Dom to have autographed for my kids to keep forever...Is it possible to email him? I would love for him to know how much we love his book!

No one will let Charlie play with them. Why? They say: "Because you are an ugly caterpillar." Charlie doesn't understand.

Winter is approaching, he's chilly & sad so he wraps himself up in a cocoon. When spring arrives & Charlie comes out he is a beautiful butterfly!

Now everyone wants him to be his friend. Why? Charlie refuses to play with them & finds someone truly worthy of his friendship.

Read the book & you will see why I recommend this heartwarming story!